HC Deb 17 February 1919 vol 112 cc555-6
73. Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKE

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the industrial unrest prevailing through out the country, unrest that is being exploited in many instances by persons desiring to see a general movement made against law and order, he will consider the advisability of instituting at once some form of propaganda with a view of explaining to the workers the true position of affairs and bringing home to their minds the elementary principles of political economy?

Mr. BONAR LAW

The Government is in process of taking all reasonable means to make the true facts of the industrial situation known to the people.

Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKE

Will means be taken through propaganda such as was undertaken in regard to active service and war loans?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I do not think that there will be any advantage in detailing the steps that have been taken, but instructions were given some time ago and are being carried out by the Ministry of Labour.

An HON. MEMBER

Can the right hon. Gentleman arrange to give lessons in political economy to the hon. Gentleman opposite?